McEneny had surgery on an injured left knee suffered in a Nov. 15 hit by the Laval Rocket’s Nicolas Deslauriers.

This is the second time he’s suffered a substantial left knee injury, as he missed nearly all of the 2011-12 season — the season ahead of what was supposed to be his 2012 NHL entry draft year — when he tore his anterior cruciate ligament while playing for the Kitchener Rangers of the OHL.

According to the Comets, McEneny will be out of action for at least six months, meaning his season is most likely over.

Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson confirmed today that Evan McEneny underwent successful knee surgery and is expected to make a full recovery with an estimated timetable of six months. pic.twitter.com/3m20nVQVqx

The 23-year-old defenceman signed a two-year contract this summer with the Canucks. He played in one game for the Canucks last season and was seen by some as a darkhorse candidate to get more games this year.

He’d tallied two goals and five assists in 11 games for Utica before getting hurt. In 2016-17, he was often seen on the first unit power play in Utica and clearly had the confidence of Travis Green.

McEneny was considered a hot prospect going in to his draft year, but after going undrafted in 2012, the Canucks were able to scoop him up as a free agent.